Žanis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Žanis means "God is gracious" or "God is merciful" in Latvian. It is a variant of the Hebrew name John.
Popularity
The name Žanis is not very popular outside of Latvia.

cartoon of the name Žanis
Cartoon of Žanis

Žanis Name meanings & History

The name Žanis means "God is gracious" or "God is merciful" in Latvian. It is a variant of the Hebrew name John. 19th-century Latvian adoption and adaption of French Jean 1. The name Žanis is generally used in Latvia.

Zodiac Sign of Žanis: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Žanis:

Z: Zen,Zombie,Zodiac,Zigzag,Zany

A: Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive,Action

N: Nice,Nagging,Neurosis,Nutrition,Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Solidity,Security,Sensuality,Social Standing,Sex,Status,Success

Žanis is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Žanis in Latvia, but none particularly well known outside of the country.